Helicopter Pilot
- BC, Canada
- British Columbia, Canada, Canada
Compensation: $105,000 yearly plus $0.75 per acre when spraying · Full-time
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- Compensation: $105,000 yearly plus $0.75 per acre when spraying
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Original job description
Job Title: Helicopter Line Pilot
Location: This position is based out of our home office at 3756 Pakka Rd, Sorrento, British Columbia but requires constant travel to remote areas throughout Western Canada, specifically Leask and Battleford, SK to work on remote job sites.
Compensation: $105,000 yearly plus $0.75 per acre when spraying
Hours: 30-40 per week
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Helicopter Line Pilot to join our dynamic team. This position involves operating in remote environments and moving between job sites as needed. Work includes aerial cropspraying, helicopter logging, forest firefighting, and drill moves. Accommodation is provided at remote job sites.
Key Responsibilities
Location: This position is based out of our home office at 3756 Pakka Rd, Sorrento, British Columbia but requires constant travel to remote areas throughout Western Canada, specifically Leask and Battleford, SK to work on remote job sites.
Compensation: $105,000 yearly plus $0.75 per acre when spraying
Hours: 30-40 per week
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Helicopter Line Pilot to join our dynamic team. This position involves operating in remote environments and moving between job sites as needed. Work includes aerial cropspraying, helicopter logging, forest firefighting, and drill moves. Accommodation is provided at remote job sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct aerial crop spraying operations with precision and efficiency
- Perform helicopter logging and drill moves in challenging terrain
- Support wildfire suppression efforts as needed
- Ensure safe and efficient flight operations in remote locations
- Work closely with ground crews and adhere to industry best practices
- Conduct pre-flight inspections of aircraft to ensure weight and balance specifications are met
- Coordinate flight activities with ground crew, flight teams, and operations support
- Monitor functioning of helicopters and systems throughout the flight and maintain communications with dispatchers
- Prepare accurate flight logs and other required reports
- 2,000+ hours total flight time
- 1,000+ hours of helicopter spray experience
- 500+ hours of AS350 flight experience
- Ability to live and work in remote locations for extended periods
- Strong decision-making skills and the ability to adapt to changing conditions
- Valid Canadian pilot license
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Responsibilities
Conduct aerial crop spraying, helicopter logging, drill moves, and wildfire suppression while maintaining safe and efficient flight operations in remote locations. Coordinate with ground crews and operations teams, inspect and monitor aircraft, maintain communications, and prepare flight logs and reports.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Canadian pilot license and have at least 2,000 total flight hours, including 1,000 hours of helicopter spray experience and 500 hours on the AS350. They must be able to live and work in remote locations for extended periods and demonstrate strong decision-making and adaptability.
Skills
- Helicopter Piloting
- Aerial Crop Spraying
- Helicopter Logging
- Wildfire Suppression
- Drill Moves
- Remote Operations
- Flight Safety
- Pre-Flight Inspections
- Weight And Balance
- Aircraft Systems Monitoring
- Flight Communications
- Flight Logging And Reporting
- Ground Crew Coordination
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability
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Categories
- Transportation
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Agriculture
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Helicopter Line Pilot
- Canadian Pilot License
- 2,000+ Total Flight Hours
- Helicopter Spray Experience
- AS350
- Aerial Crop Spraying
- Helicopter Logging
- Forest Firefighting
- Wildfire Suppression
- Drill Moves
- Remote Job Sites
- Flight Operations
- Pre-Flight Inspections
- Weight And Balance
- Ground Crew Coordination
- Aircraft Systems
- Flight Communications
- Dispatch
- Flight Logs
- Western Canada